Swallow Control

Cliff swallows and barn swallows frequently interact with humans and are often considered nuisance animals. They have adapted to nesting on man-made structures which have led to increased swallow infestations in habitats like buildings and bridges. These places provide perfect nesting sites that provide these birds with shelter and protection from other predatory birds. It is important to note that these birds are protected by the Migratory Birds Treaty Act which forces us to adapt our bird mitigation strategies to focus on prevention strategies.

EcoGuard Pest Management provides comprehensive swallow control and management services that ensure residential and commercial properties are protected from the damage caused by these birds. Our services include:

• Swallow Abatement: Proactive measures are taken to prevent swallows from entering and nesting on your property. This includes securing potential nesting sites and deploying swallow deterrents to keep swallows at bay. We use nets, spikes, and chemical deterrents to stop infestations before they start.
• Swallow Waste Removal: Our team cleans and sanitizes areas affected by swallow waste. We clean up and sanitize areas with swallow droppings, swallow nests, and any other signs of swallow activity. This step is crucial for maintaining hygiene and mitigating health risks.
• Solar Panel Care: Our experts use manufacturer-approved methods to protect solar panels from swallow damage. These birds often use solar panels as coverage from predators as well as cover them with droppings which reduces their efficiency. Our solar panels cleaning helps panels remain clean and fully functional.

Swallow Removal & Control Strategies

EcoGuard Pest Management is a leader in Swallow control methodology & service.

Our integrated pest management approach focuses on humane and non-invasive methods to manage swallow populations. Here are some of the key strategies we implement:

1. Exclusion: This involves using physical barriers such as fiberglass panels, mesh screens, bird spikes, or bird netting to block swallows from their preferred nesting areas. In some cases, architectural modifications may be necessary to prevent nesting.
2. Resource Elimination: Limiting the swallows' access to food and water by removing feeders and bird baths helps reduce their attraction to an area.
3. Bird Repellents: Utilizing sound deterrents and visual distractions like flash tape and reflective eye diverters can help make the area unattractive to swallows.
4. Removal: Swallows are protected species which means that trapping or killing them is illegal. In order to effectively remove swallows, removal attempts must be done in compliance with the law.
5. Nest Removal & Sanitation: Nest removal is also illegal under certain circumstances or requires a permit to stay in compliance with the law. We safely remove empty nests and sanitize the areas to deter swallows from returning.

Risks Associated with Swallows

Swallows can pose several risks when they nest in large numbers near human habitats. While barn swallows typically nest in smaller groups, cliff swallows often form large colonies which can lead to significant problems. Taking proactive steps to prevent swallows is critical because once they establish a presence and lay eggs, nest removal becomes illegal. This can be extremely problematic if a nest is created somewhere that prevents human activity from progressing as usual. This could be inside or near someone’s home or business. Imagine if a construction site was unable to continue working due to swallow protections that prevent their removal or if a home was infested and an inhabitant had sensitive allergies to swallows and their droppings. Both situations have happened before and, in both situations, the presence of swallows was extremely detrimental to the property in question.



Swallows' nests can also cause property damage. This is because swallows build mud nests that are attached to walls. This can lead to unsightly nests that cause damage to siding and other surfaces. Beyond the physical damage, these nests can host various infectious parasites like ticks and mites. The other major health hazard that gets introduced is through swallow droppings and nest material that can be a breeding ground for bacteria like histoplasmosis, encephalitis, salmonella, meningitis, and toxoplasmosis.

Where Do Swallows Nest?

Swallows are known for their distinctive nesting habits, and they often choose locations that offer protection from harsh weather and predators. This results in them selecting structures like attics, sheds, and other outbuildings for their nesting grounds. Entry points for swallows often include compromised areas of a property like uncovered vents, breached attics, open chimneys, and broken window screens. These openings present accessible opportunities for swallows to enter and establish their nests. In order to prevent this from happening, EcoGuard Pest Management focuses on securing potential access points to prevent swallow infestation before they become a problem.

For immediate service for all of your swallow control concerns please call 866-326-2847 or complete this form.

Additional Pest Commonly Treated

See our Pest Library for a full list of insects we treat for. If you don’t see what you are looking for give us a call. We are always here to help! EcoGuard Pest Management provides eco-friendly services for both residential and commercial properties.

Ants

Bed Bugs

Beetles

Black Widows

Centipedes

Cockroaches

Crickets

Earwigs

Fleas

Fruit Fly

Gophers

Gnats

Millipedes

Moles

Rodents

Scorpion

Silverfish

Spiders

Termite

Ticks

Wasp

Voles